Cherry Blossom Archipelago

The famous Takizakura (waterfall sakura) in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, in full bloom in April 2014. One of Japan’s “three giant cherry trees,” the ancient sakura is estimated to be over 1,000 years old and has an east-west branch spread of 25 meters. （© Jiji）

Sakura in full bloom near the Japan Mint in Osaka, April 2015. (© Jiji）